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Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited)

Minnesota rates for HCPCS 76882

A focused ultrasound exam of a single joint or related structure in an arm or leg that looks at one specific area rather than fully evaluating the whole joint. It's used to check for fluid buildup, a cyst, or another specific finding in or around the joint. It's a quicker, narrower exam than a complete extremity joint ultrasound that examines multiple structures.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Extremity Joint Ultrasound (Limited) cost?

$97.72

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $97.72 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $61.66 to $170.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $98 · 10th to 90th $36 to $229
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $98

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$93.33
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$229.09
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$97.72
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$251.19
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$151.36
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$75.86
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$75.86
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$281.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$97.72

Where Minnesota sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Oklahoma. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Minnesota $97.72 · 3rd of 51
AK $145OK $47.86

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.